"Why, my dear child, I was unaware——" He shook his head significantly as if her hysterical outburst only went to confirm his diagnosis.
Mr. Cooley chuckled, and in an undertone to the experts he whispered:
"Another delusion—you see." To Dr. Zacharie he said: "Sit over there, will you, doctor?"
"Certainly, with pleasure."
The physician rose, and, crossing the room, took Professor Bodley's seat at back of table where Paula could not see him.
"So you are afraid of yourself?" continued the inspector.
"No—I don't mean—that," she answered quickly.
"You told Dr. Zacharie so—you told us so," interrupted Mr. Cooley rudely.
"Yes," she said slowly, "but I meant——"
She stopped, not knowing what to reply.